Getting TPP Done Sooner than Later is the Best Option

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Export/Import, Livestock, Pork, Sheep-Goats, Trade

There’s been a lot of discussion the past few weeks about the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and efforts to get it passed through Congress during the upcoming lame duck session. Of course it’s also been a topic of discussion by both presidential candidates, on the campaign trail. During last week’s U.S. Meat Export Federation’s (USMEF) annual strategic planning conference, USMEF President …

Florida and Georgia FFA Members Receive National Awards

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Education, Environment, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Industry News Release, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Pork, Poultry, Sheep-Goats, Specialty Crops, Technology, Vegetables

The 89th National FFA Convention and Expo has wrapped up in Indianapolis and during the event the National Agricultural Proficiency Awards were handed out as eight members from Florida and Georgia were recipients. From the National FFA Organization: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term …

Many Livestock Events at Sunbelt Ag Expo

Randall Weiseman Aquaculture, Cattle, Dairy, Equine, Livestock, Pork, Sheep-Goats

The 2016 Sunbelt Ag Expo kicks off tomorrow in Moultrie, Georgia, and according to show director Chip Blalock, there will once again be a variety of livestock related events. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Protecting Genetic Diversity in Livestock, Poultry and Fish

Randall Weiseman Aquaculture, Cattle, Dairy, Livestock, Pork, Poultry, Sheep-Goats

A national repository is assuring genetic diversity in livestock and other animal species in case of events such as a disease outbreak. Rod Bain has the story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage …

Meat Production

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Livestock, Pork, Poultry, Sheep-Goats

Everett Griner talks about making meat production more costly in today’s Agri View. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025

Table Meat Farming

Dan Agri View, Poultry, Sheep-Goats

Everett Griner talks about a farmer raising table meat in today’s Agri View. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025

Land Grant Universities Compiling Animal Feed Database

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Dairy, Livestock, Pork, Poultry, Sheep-Goats

21 land-grant institutions are collaborating to provide researchers, producers and industry partners’ up-to-date, research-based information on the nutrient needs of agricultural animals. Since forming in 2010, the National Animal Nutrition Program has created a database of animal feed ingredients. Organizers say the database is a vital tool to inform cost-effective production decisions, animal welfare policies and procedures, and to guarantee …

Man’s New Best Friend

Dan General, Sheep-Goats

Move over Rover – how another four-legged creature may soon be taking over as man’s best friend. Cathy Isom has that story coming up on This Land of Ours. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage …

NPPC Urges Producers to Submit Comments

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, General, Livestock, Pork, Poultry, Sheep-Goats

USDA has proposed new animal welfare standards for the National Organic Program that, according to the National Pork Producers Council if enacted, would be the first time such standards are codified in federal law and would present serious challenges to livestock producers. NPPC opposes the new standards, and they point out there are a number of problems with the proposed …

USDA Signs Three International Agreements Supporting Animal Health and Global Trade

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Dairy, Equine, Livestock, Pork, Poultry, Sheep-Goats

International trade is of course a key factor, but trade restrictions resulting from an animal disease outbreak can have devastating economic effects. With this in mind, USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service signed three international agreements on this topic during a recent meeting of the World Organization for Animal Health in Paris, France. These agreements will make it easier …